
Melanie Griffiths
Melanie is editor of Period Living, Britain’s best-selling period homes magazine, which is available internationally and covers all aspects of caring for an older home and garden.
She also writes regular articles for Homesandgardens.com, with a particular focus on gardening.
Having worked in the industry for almost two decades, Melanie is interested in all aspects of homes and gardens. Her previous roles include working on Real Homes and Homebuilding & Renovating, and she has also contributed to Gardening Etc. She has an English degree and has also studied interior design.
A country girl at heart, Melanie lives in a rural village in England, just outside the Cotswolds. She has been busy renovating her home, but it is still a work in progress – the current project is extending and remodeling the kitchen.
Her main hobby is gardening, and she spends much of her spare time outdoors, adding extra flower beds where she can find the room, and experimenting with new plants. In the past couple of years, she has become passionate about growing organic fruit and vegetables and, aside from a few notable failures, has loved cultivating her own home-grown produce.
Melanie also loves to explore heritage properties and gardens in her spare time, and endeavours to take design and planting inspiration for her own projects.
Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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How to plant dahlia tubers – for a glorious floral display
Discover how to plant dahlia tubers to fill your pots and borders with fabulous flowers from summer to fall
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Best plants for pots all year round – 10 standout varieties
Choose the best plants for pots all year round to fill your garden with color, texture and interest throughout the seasons
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Best trailing plants for hanging baskets – 12 beautiful ideas
Discover the best trailing plants for hanging baskets, to create a romantic feel and brighten up dull areas of the garden
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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What to plant with hydrangeas – 10 beautiful companion plants
Discover favorite and unique hydrangea companion plants, as recommended by experts
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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When to plant grass seed – for the perfect lawn
Discover when to plant grass seed for a lush, verdant lawn in less than two months
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Best plants for hanging baskets – 17 stunning ideas
Discover the best plants for hanging baskets to brighten up your garden in the months ahead – including perennial favorites and low-maintenance options
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow cress – indoors or in the garden
Find out how to grow cress, the fastest growing crop that goes from seed to plate in less than a week
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to take plant cuttings – grow more of your favorite plants
Discover how to take plant cuttings from shrubs, perennials and trees to propagate more of your best-loved varieties
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow okra – from seed and in pots
Discover how to grow okra, the most versatile superfood that goes from seed to plate in just 60 days
By Melanie Griffiths • Published